In the 3rd Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, also has a primary fight against David Cox. Tipton received 66 percent to Cox’s 34 percent.

El Paso County delegate Cheri Ofner wasn’t happy that the two incumbents ended with opponents in the GOP primary June 24. She said Republicans should be saving their money to unseat two Democratic incumbents, Gov. John Hickenlooper and U.S. Sen. Mark Udall.

Lamborn was first elected to Congress in 2006 when Rep. Joel Hefley retired. He defeated Rayburn and four other challengers in the GOP primary. Two years later, Lamborn again defeated Rayburn and another challenger.

El Paso County Clerk Wayne Williams nominated Lamborn in 2006 and again Friday.

“Eight years ago, I said, ‘As we prepare to send a new congressman to Washington, it is critical that we send someone we know will zealously advocate our conservative values,’ ” Williams said.

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